S.P.A.M. - Fidelity misc. bonus offers (i.e. gift cards, etc)

This is the new home for all Fidelity bonus offers BESIDES airline miles & hotels points.

Thanks,
Your MB mod team

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I'll start off with the Apple Gift Card link - for new or existing customers:

https://scs.fidelity.com/other/offers/registration_tieredapplegiftcard.shtml

I'll start off with the Apple Gift Card link - for new or existing customers:

https://scs.fidelity.com/other/offers/registration_tieredapplegiftcard.shtml

Data points: signed up first week of April, funding existing account, received 'ding' email w/in ~2 days, kept cycling.

Received 'Our gift to you' email about 12 days later.

Have you previously (i.e. in the past couple of months) taken advantage of any of the UA/AA/DL offers?

Just got the Apple gift card by UPS. For some reason its only $100. I did cycle 150K and before activating the offer (early to mid March) I got the 50K United and 50K Delta points. Not sure why they send me just $100 as everything was going just by the FT established action plan. :confused:
I probably should feel thankful, but I kinda feel robbed...:(
Well, I guess one would not feel disappointed only if not having any expectations.

Strange. I got 500 from apple today and was shy if the 300k by a good bit if they hadn't counted at least some of the prior months activity. I expected the $300 card and was happily surprised.

Strange. I got 500 from apple today and was shy if the 300k by a good bit if they hadn't counted at least some of the prior months activity. I expected the $300 card and was happily surprised.

Just got the Apple gift card by UPS. For some reason its only $100. I did cycle 150K and before activating the offer (early to mid March) I got the 50K United and 50K Delta points. Not sure why they send me just $100 as everything was going just by the FT established action plan. :confused:
I probably should feel thankful, but I kinda feel robbed...:(
Well, I guess one would not feel disappointed only if not having any expectations.

I think it will bring you good Carma if you send me your undeserved $200 Apple GC. I am missing exactly that much.:cool:

I think it will bring you good Carma if you send me your undeserved $200 Apple GC. I am missing exactly that much.:cool:

How about if they just send you a "K"?

FT People: You guys are great! One question: do I sign up for the UA miles bonus first and then the Apple GC? How long to wait between asks? The miles are more important to me.

Tried to read previous thread but 237 pages were a little too long!

Thanks,

DD

FT People: You guys are great! One question: do I sign up for the UA miles bonus first and then the Apple GC? How long to wait between asks? The miles are more important to me.

Tried to read previous thread but 237 pages were a little too long!

Thanks,

DD

Either way should be fine. The key is that "Promotional offers are limited to one per individual per rolling 12 months."

So, whichever you do first, you'll need to wait 12 months from completion before you go on to the next.

I'd do UA first - that's worth more than $500 to me, and only takes 1/3 the cash to get there.

UPS today delivered two $500 apple gift certs. ^
I had last double-dipped multiple airlines back in the summer, I decided I would not count on past deposits over such a time span would count toward the promo (YMMV), so I did the 300K deposit requirement within the 30days on two accounts.

Received the email about the gift certs on the way 1 day after the 30day deposit period, and gift certs in hand 3 business days after that.

Funny thing is, I dont even have any plans for the $1000 in apple funds. :p
Eventually I'm sure I'll replace the two iphone 4s's. There's plenty of time to think about it...

Thanks to the FT community for the great info.

Bring on summer, already got an itchin' for some more mileage... !

UPS today delivered two $500 apple gift certs. ^
I had last double-dipped multiple airlines back in the summer, I decided I would not count on past deposits over such a time span would count toward the promo (YMMV), so I did the 300K deposit requirement within the 30days on two accounts.

Received the email about the gift certs on the way 1 day after the 30day deposit period, and gift certs in hand 3 business days after that.

Funny thing is, I dont even have any plans for the $1000 in apple funds. :p
Eventually I'm sure I'll replace the two iphone 4s's. There's plenty of time to think about it...

Thanks to the FT community for the great info.

Bring on summer, already got an itchin' for some more mileage... !

Not bad - can you log in to the account of the last place where you got Fidelity bonus miles/points and see exactly when that was? If it was clearly less than 12 months ago, then I'll give UA a shot now instead of waiting.

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Funny thing is, I dont even have any plans for the $1000 in apple funds. :p
Eventually I'm sure I'll replace the two iphone 4s's. There's plenty of time to think about it...

Thanks to the FT community for the great info.

Bring on summer, already got an itchin' for some more mileage... !I have big plans on that Apple funds. I can make your life easier if you wish :p ...

Not bad - can you log in to the account of the last place where you got Fidelity bonus miles/points and see exactly when that was? If it was clearly less than 12 months ago, then I'll give UA a shot now instead of waiting.

mid-August post date
Keep in mind the new programming for Fido.
I attempted (shortly after) to do AA during the same time as the apple promo and got rejected. Then learned the new programming 12month rule.

If you get rejected, you'll have to wait out the full 12mos.

mid-August post date
Keep in mind the new programming for Fido.
I attempted (shortly after) to do AA during the same time as the apple promo and got rejected. Then learned the new programming 12month rule.

If you get rejected, you'll have to wait out the full 12mos.

So, you think the 12 month period might have started when they instituted the new language?

So, you think the 12 month period might have started when they instituted the new language?

Yes. At least in my experience.
The apple grandfathered-in within time, but the AA attempt met its fate.

There may be more recent insight on the other thread, but I dont think you are going to see a lot of people citing successful double dips since the new language. I have yet to see a single credible account of it post-change.

I have it on authority, the computer programming specifically had been changed. (Not necessarily for the bad if you consider).

Good luck!

pcharles, do you mean no double dipping for airlines, but you can still do airline + Apple correct?

Either way should be fine. The key is that "Promotional offers are limited to one per individual per rolling 12 months."

So, whichever you do first, you'll need to wait 12 months from completion before you go on to the next.

I'd do UA first - that's worth more than $500 to me, and only takes 1/3 the cash to get there.

Thanks josephstern.

ddtripper

UPS today delivered two $500 apple gift certs. ^
I had last double-dipped multiple airlines back in the summer, I decided I would not count on past deposits over such a time span would count toward the promo (YMMV), so I did the 300K deposit requirement within the 30days on two accounts.
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Were both of your fido accounts funded by the same bank account? I'm just wondering if that's a no-no in regards to taking part of their promos.

Were both of your fido accounts funded by the same bank account? I'm just wondering if that's a no-no in regards to taking part of their promos.

Nope, gotta keep it separate all the way. ;)

Nevermind!

Have you previously (i.e. in the past couple of months) taken advantage of any of the UA/AA/DL offers?

You talkin' to me?? ;)

Double dipped in July/August 2011

I was wondering when usually Fidelity sends e-mail about Apple gift card. I register for Apple offer on 4/10 (after cycling $100K for UA offer and getting full UA miles) and after that I cycled $50K. No e-mails from Fidelity about Apple gift card. Since deposits that counts for Apple offer are limited for 30 days after registration (correct?), I will not cycle anymore (since it is difficult for me to reach $300K balance). So, my total deposit is $151K, so I would expect $300 Apple GC. When usually Fidelity send the GC?

I was wondering when usually Fidelity sends e-mail about Apple gift card. I register for Apple offer on 4/10 (after cycling $100K for UA offer and getting full UA miles) and after that I cycled $50K. No e-mails from Fidelity about Apple gift card. Since deposits that counts for Apple offer are limited for 30 days after registration (correct?), I will not cycle anymore (since it is difficult for me to reach $300K balance). So, my total deposit is $151K, so I would expect $300 Apple GC. When usually Fidelity send the GC?

There's mounting evidence that prior deposits don't count for the Apple GC. If you want the $300 GC I'd suggest cycling 150k within the 30 days after you signed up.

There's mounting evidence that prior deposits don't count for the Apple GC. If you want the $300 GC I'd suggest cycling 150k within the 30 days after you signed up.
I did cycle 151K before I signed up for the Apple. Expected $300 but got 100. So, I assume only partial funds were counted. Don't know why since all the cycling was done within less than 30 days. Maybe they just did a mistake. I guess not a good idea to call and ask, since I only have 25K parked there at the moment (for no reason, just deciding what to do with the money next)

Registered week of 8 april, ding email recv'd two days later
Began cycling
Received "gift card coming" email 13 days after registering, had cycled 150k up to that point. 300k cycled in 30 days prior to sign-up.
Recieved $300 card

Happy as a clam, but surprised that they didn't wait the full 30 days?...

Still, sign me:

:):D:cool:

Registered week of 8 april, ding email recv'd two days later
Began cycling
Received "gift card coming" email 13 days after registering, had cycled 150k up to that point. 300k cycled in 30 days prior to sign-up.
Recieved $300 card

Happy as a clam, but surprised that they didn't wait the full 30 days?...

Still, sign me:

:):D:cool:

Why did you only receive the $300 GC? I thought you get $500 for cycling $300K?

And what is the "ding" email? I'm an existing account holder and completed the Delta offer in March. Signed up for the Apple GC offer on 4/8 and have been cycling, but no emails from Fidelity confirming I've signed up.

It;'s not clear but if I've already cycled $150k when I sign up for Apple GC and cycle another 150k, will I get credit for $300k or just $150k?
I'm not sure if pass cycling counts.

Anyone received this when they went into their account?

"This account is closed and is limited to liquidating trades and withdrawals only."

I haven't heard or seen this in any of the previous posts. Account was opened end of March and cycled in $25K increments to $100K. UA miles were credited but DL miles didn't make it in time before the new change. I then applied for Apple GC and after cycling in and out $25 twice.. Fidelity closed the account.

I wonder if they are starting to stop this cycling!!

Anyone received this when they went into their account?

"This account is closed and is limited to liquidating trades and withdrawals only."

I haven't heard or seen this in any of the previous posts. Account was opened end of March and cycled in $25K increments to $100K. UA miles were credited but DL miles didn't make it in time before the new change. I then applied for Apple GC and after cycling in and out $25 twice.. Fidelity closed the account.

I wonder if they are starting to stop this cycling!!

Go read the other Fidelity Thread, there was another Flyertalker who got her account closed after cycling only twice. Who knows, cycling might be dead. It could be even worst if they make us keep the $$ in the account for 9 months.

Go read the other Fidelity Thread, there was another Flyertalker who got her account closed after cycling only twice. Who knows, cycling might be dead. It could be even worst if they make us keep the $$ in the account for 9 months.

While that would make this all much more difficult, keeping the money in would still make it a good deal, especially if you can rinse and repeat once a year.

While that would make this all much more difficult, keeping the money in would still make it a good deal, especially if you can rinse and repeat once a year.

I suspect that is the direction Fido is heading - once a year for those who can park the value required for the incentives. Since it can be investment equal to the cash mark at deposit - it makes transferring assets in and out Fido an attractive proposal. (and would not trigger "money laundering" type suspicion leads to account closure.) Amazing it takes so long for Fido to implement such.

Remember, one per household. One time only.

Anyone received this when they went into their account?

"This account is closed and is limited to liquidating trades and withdrawals only."

I haven't heard or seen this in any of the previous posts. Account was opened end of March and cycled in $25K increments to $100K. UA miles were credited but DL miles didn't make it in time before the new change. I then applied for Apple GC and after cycling in and out $25 twice.. Fidelity closed the account.

I wonder if they are starting to stop this cycling!!

It means you're unlucky and they shut you down, probably for cycling.

Remember, one per household. One time only.

Huh? Most of the experiences in these three threads show that to specifically NOT be the case. My household has accrued four such bonuses, and we're hoping for more.

Remember, one per household. One time only.

Huh? Most of the experiences in these three threads show that to specifically NOT be the case. My household has accrued four such bonuses, and we're hoping for more.

1K650 refers to if you are doing this as a JT then yes. It is a good reminder to NOT to have a JT account at Fido (or TD or whoever offers such bonuses) if you want to bypass this limitation.

With INDIVIDUAL accounts, and NO Linkage between the spouses, you certainly can have more than 1 per Household - because in Fido's eyes, you and your wife are not in the same household.

Point me to a successful report on someone can have bonuses for EACH of the owner of a JT account, I would love to read it. The fact remains that, all the multiple bonuses per Household is because the Household does not Exist in Fido's system - you are all viewed and treated as Individuals despite in real life you and your spouse are in the same household. There is a Fundamental Difference when interpreting the "Household" meaning - in this case, you go by what the Fido system uses, NOT the actual status in your real life.

OK - we can all disagree on the definition of the term "household" I suppose (although, a single-family house with one address and one immediate family seems to be a pretty rock-solid "household" that doesn't fit what you say is Fidelity's definition).

But "one time only"?

OK - we can all disagree on the definition of the term "household" I suppose (although, a single-family house with one address and one immediate family seems to be a pretty rock-solid "household" that doesn't fit what you say is Fidelity's definition).

But "one time only"?

We dont care about our term of Household - because it does not mean Jack to Fido. As long as Fido does not track you by the address, and only by your SSN, AND you keep your account and your spousal account Independent - that is all that matters - that is, if you want to get the bonus, you go by Fido's rules and definition, right? The day you combine your account and your spousal account into a JT account, you are "doomed" - now your earning potential is cut in half because now you are a "household" in Fido's system.

Yes, The "One Time Only" has been there from Day One Fido has such promotions - it was much worse in the past because the "One Time Only" in the past is for "Life Time" - meaning as long as you have the same account with Fido, you can ONLY get ONE promotional bonus EVER. That is why many of us old timers have to go the Exception Route - because certainly this is totally unfair treatment to the most loyal customers who have probably made up the biggest portion of investable assets at Fido! The change to the "One Time Only" every rolling 12 months is a very much welcome change so there is no more "Exception" is needed. The "Exception" is all human judgment - some get it very easy, some do not. I have known folks who are repeatedly turned down. Now the rule is clear, there is no more human judgment involved - just go by the rules. Therefore it is a fairer approach.

Since these freebies have nothing to do with miles & points I'll move to the S.P.A.M. forum.

Since these freebies have nothing to do with miles & points I'll move to the S.P.A.M. forum.

I'm new here, but all these changes to this thread seem to be doing nothing but making it more difficult to keep up to speed on what's actually happening with Fido promos. I'm all for being organized, but there has to be a sanity check at some point...make it user-friendly please.

so do you open as a new account or fund an existing account for the apple promo?

Fund existing

I don't see this info anywhere but if I'd opened a new acount and got UA and DL last year, and I fund existing account for the APPLE promo, should I be eligible? I read somewhere that after 4/1 they made some changes? IT seems like most of the people who triple dipped did so before 4/1?

I don't see this info anywhere but if I'd opened a new acount and got UA and DL last year, and I fund existing account for the APPLE promo, should I be eligible? I read somewhere that after 4/1 they made some changes? IT seems like most of the people who triple dipped did so before 4/1?

Apple has stacked w/everything for pretty much everybody so far, so you should be good to fund existing.

coolio.. thx for replies!

After this promo, I guess i have to wait until next year to get another promo.

I have an existing account. Deposited 100k mid April and got 50k Delta miles. Cycled the 100k twice having subsequently signed up for the Apple promo, but haven't got the card, nor have I received an email indicated disqualification. So here's waiting for 12 months to fly by.

I have an existing account. Deposited 100k mid April and got 50k Delta miles. Cycled the 100k twice having subsequently signed up for the Apple promo, but haven't got the card, nor have I received an email indicated disqualification. So here's waiting for 12 months to fly by.

???

Aren't you saying you signed up for Apple less than a month ago, and technically have only cycled in $200k officially?? How can you say no go?? You aren't even at the 30 day mark, and Fido may be "waiting" for the additional funds to see if you get the $500 (if they cut off the look-back bug on the previous $100k).

Be patient. You DIDN'T get a ding e-mail apparently, so you MAY still be OK for the gift card after the 30 days is up.

bandana1948 -

Getting a gift card would indeed be impressive as that would likely violate two principles (one emerging, one printed).

1 - That cycling no longer counts.

2 - That you can only get one promo every 12 months.

I'm definitely curious for any updates, as you have them.

details on family member:

4/1: signed up for Fidelity Apple (previously did airline 9 months before on same account). zero e-mails or calls received about qualifying, not qualifying, etc.
4/3: began cycling.
4/25: completed cycling of $300k, with last amount over $100k.
5/3: received e-mail saying card is on way USPS.

Key question is well it be amount based on $300k or $100k (if they stopped counting cycling). Answer may still be moot depending on whether any anti-cycling was based on a date for all OR sign-up date (when they started be more diligient). 4/1 probably allowed the 2x promotion within 12 months.

Will update the amount when it comes. Also, will try for an airline bonus when that 12 month windows is over just for grins.

Massive fail

Thank you for contacting Fidelity Investments via email. I am happy to check the status of the Apple promotion for you.

Upon calling our promotions group, I found that you initially signed up for the Delta Airlines SkyMiles promotion about a week prior to signing up for the Apple gift card offer. Unfortunately, we are only able to fulfill one offer per customer per deposit of funds and since you signed up for the Delta SkyMiles offer first, this is the promotion that you will receive. In about four to six weeks you can expect 50,000 miles to be deposited into your SkyMiles account

Massive fail

Thank you for contacting Fidelity Investments via email. I am happy to check the status of the Apple promotion for you.

Upon calling our promotions group, I found that you initially signed up for the Delta Airlines SkyMiles promotion about a week prior to signing up for the Apple gift card offer. Unfortunately, we are only able to fulfill one offer per customer per deposit of funds and since you signed up for the Delta SkyMiles offer first, this is the promotion that you will receive. In about four to six weeks you can expect 50,000 miles to be deposited into your SkyMiles account

You should of known better than to contact them after double dipping. Didn't you read the thread? Never ceases to amaze me that people don't read the threads before making a decision.

Finally got my $500 apple gift card delivered, after getting 50K AA miles +50K DL miles deposited previously. It was a great run. Hopefully the mileage promos will be around in 11 months.
150K+ before signing up the aapl and then 200K+ within 30 days.

Did you cycle 300k within 30 days?

bandana1948 -

Getting a gift card would indeed be impressive as that would likely violate two principles (one emerging, one printed).

1 - That cycling no longer counts.

2 - That you can only get one promo every 12 months.

I'm definitely curious for any updates, as you have them.

Those were precisely my thoughts too, which is why I gave up after cycling 200k. If that gets me a $300 card (considering the recent changes they've made), I'll be over the moon. But I'm not holding my breath. Will keep everyone updated.

Massive fail

Thank you for contacting Fidelity Investments via email. I am happy to check the status of the Apple promotion for you.

Upon calling our promotions group, I found that you initially signed up for the Delta Airlines SkyMiles promotion about a week prior to signing up for the Apple gift card offer. Unfortunately, we are only able to fulfill one offer per customer per deposit of funds and since you signed up for the Delta SkyMiles offer first, this is the promotion that you will receive. In about four to six weeks you can expect 50,000 miles to be deposited into your SkyMiles account

Aah, you broke the cardinal rule, my friend. And that rule is: Do NOT call 'em. Period. Ever. Just take what comes yer way and move on.

Aah, you broke the cardinal rule, my friend. And that rule is: Do NOT call 'em. Period. Ever. Just take what comes yer way and move on.

Not always true. My post above was referring to my sister = FAIL

I was able to double dip .. But if I did not contact them, I would NEVER had my Apple GC either (waited and waited) .. They failed to link my a/c with the promotion when I signed up..

SO go figure

Those were precisely my thoughts too, which is why I gave up after cycling 200k. If that gets me a $300 card (considering the recent changes they've made), I'll be over the moon. But I'm not holding my breath. Will keep everyone updated.

please let us know what the outcome is...I want to start...but why cycle if it doesnt work?

I posted this in the other Fidelity Miles Thread

Dear flyertalkers,

I bring with me some good news regarding whether apple GC double\triple dip is still available. Below are my data points:

03/23 Received 50 UA points after funding 100K
03/28 Funded my account with 50K to a total of 150K
03/31 50K Delta points credited (transaction date)
04/02 50K Delta points appears on my delta account
04/02 Applied for the apple offer with no futher funding
05/07 Received $300 apple GC today in UPS express envelope

So my triple dip was a success eventhough I signed up for the apple offer on 04/02 after Fido changed their terms. Now, I must say my experience might be a little different from other flyertalker in which I didn't get an ineligible email from fidelity nor did I get an email notification from Fido that I will soon receive my apple GC. There was absolutely no communication from Fido regarding the apple GC offer.

I have another account where I have done the double dip with apple (sign-up date 04/16. I will report my data point if I receive my apple GC for that account.

details on family member:

4/1: signed up for Fidelity Apple (previously did airline 9 months before on same account). zero e-mails or calls received about qualifying, not qualifying, etc.
4/3: began cycling.
4/25: completed cycling of $300k, with last amount over $100k.
5/3: received e-mail saying card is on way USPS.

Key question is well it be amount based on $300k or $100k (if they stopped counting cycling). Answer may still be moot depending on whether any anti-cycling was based on a date for all OR sign-up date (when they started be more diligent). 4/1 probably allowed the 2x promotion within 12 months.

Will update the amount when it comes. Also, will try for an airline bonus when that 12 month windows is over just for grins.

Just an update, received card today (mailed out of KY UPS Ground-- despite e-mail it would be USPS), and is for full $500.

So, the churning was still being allowed in April. This may be moot for those signing up after I did, but hopefully some welcome news!

Just an update, received card today (mailed out of KY UPS Ground-- despite e-mail it would be USPS), and is for full $500.

So, the churning was still being allowed in April. This may be moot for those signing up after I did, but hopefully some welcome news!

It's interesting that I got my GC in UPS express envelope. They must considered me a VIP. :D

Everyone gets it ups

Just an update, received card today (mailed out of KY UPS Ground-- despite e-mail it would be USPS), and is for full $500.

So, the churning was still being allowed in April. This may be moot for those signing up after I did, but hopefully some welcome news!

Same data point here.

Signed up for the apple gc near the end of March. Cycled for the 300k. Got the 500 apple gc via ups this past weekend.

Another data point :

Signed up for AAPL and DL on 3/28.
Received "ineligible email" for DL (Did UA before DL)
Received $300 AAPL GC yesterday after $150K cycling.

Data points update on miles:
1. Created new Fidelity account and deposited 25K to Fidelity on 3/9, and 25K on 3/12, 3/13, 3/14 amounting to 100K. And an other 10K on 3/15.
2. 15K United miles received on 3/9
3. Funded existing account via Delta signup with no additional deposit on 3/21
4. 50K Delta miles received on 3/24
5. 35K United miles received on 3/30

Received 50K Delta and 50K United miles after 100K deposit (no cycling)


Apple gift card update:
6. Registered for apple promo on 4/3 and funded the account.
7. From 4/3 to 4/25, made remaining deposits so that total deposits after 4/3 apple registration is a little over $300K.
8. Received e-mail from fidelity on 5/4 with a subject "Start trading today"
Body:
Thank you for transferring your assets to Fidelity. You are now eligible to receive an Apple® Gift Card. It can be used at any Apple store or online at Apple.com. Your Gift Card will be sent to you via United States Postal Service mail.
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OFFER RULES:

The Apple® Gift Card ("Gift Card") can be redeemed at any Apple store.

This offer is valid only for new Fidelity brokerage customers opening a nonretirement Fidelity Account.® Fidelity IRA or other Fidelity retirement account registrations are not eligible for this offer. In order to receive the $100 Gift Card, the account must be funded with at least $75,000 in cash and/or securities. In order to receive the $300 Gift Card, the account must be funded with at least $150,000 in cash and/or securities. In order to receive the $500 Gift Card, the account must be funded with at least $300,000 in cash and/or securities. Cash and securities from multiple sources will be aggregated to determine total account funding; assets will be valued at the time Fidelity receives them. Account holders must maintain the initial account balance (minus any losses related to trading or market volatility) for at least nine months from the date on which the Gift Card is issued; otherwise, Fidelity may charge the account the cost of the Gift Card. Funding must come from an external, non-Fidelity source via any standard monetary transfer method (a standard Transfer of Assets form, check, Electronic Funds Transfer, ADM deposit, etc.). New accounts must be funded within 30 days of account opening. Accounts must be opened 30 days after registration. Allow up to seven business days for assets to be registered in the system.
9. 5/10 Waiting for gift card to arrive

Existing long time Fidelity account holder. I cycled for and received the 50K Delta miles in March. Signed up and started cycling for the Apple gift card on 4/8. Completed everything on time and then received a strange email from Fidelity on day 32 that I haven't seen mentioned on here before. It says there was a problem crediting my account.

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Any advice here? Afraid to contact them, but it could just be a simple thing like verifying my postal address or something. :confused:

Any advice here? Afraid to contact them, but it could just be a simple thing like verifying my postal address or something. :confused:
All you can do is wait and see if the GC comes. Some people have received emails like that in error and still received the GC/miles. Others have received the email and gotten nothing. Since you're double-dipping and cycling, if you contact them, you will surely be shot down.

Signed up and started cycling for the Apple gift card on 4/8. Completed everything on time and then received a strange email from Fidelity on day 32 that I haven't seen mentioned on here before. It says there was a problem crediting my account.

Reading the thread, consensus is the program changed on or about 4/5
You might have been 3days too late.

This is the email you WANT to receive.
Received e-mail from fidelity on 5/4 with a subject "Start trading today"
Body:
Thank you for transferring your assets to Fidelity. You are now eligible to receive an Apple® Gift Card. It can be used at any Apple store or online at Apple.com. Your Gift Card will be sent to you via United States Postal Service mail.
.......
OFFER RULES:

The Apple® Gift Card ("Gift Card") can be redeemed at any Apple store.

This offer is valid only for new Fidelity brokerage customers opening a nonretirement Fidelity Account.® Fidelity IRA or other Fidelity retirement account registrations are not eligible for this offer. In order to receive the $100 Gift Card, the account must be funded with at least $75,000 in cash and/or securities. In order to receive the $300 Gift Card, the account must be funded with at least $150,000 in cash and/or securities. In order to receive the $500 Gift Card, the account must be funded with at least $300,000 in cash and/or securities. Cash and securities from multiple sources will be aggregated to determine total account funding; assets will be valued at the time Fidelity receives them. Account holders must maintain the initial account balance (minus any losses related to trading or market volatility) for at least nine months from the date on which the Gift Card is issued; otherwise, Fidelity may charge the account the cost of the Gift Card. Funding must come from an external, non-Fidelity source via any standard monetary transfer method (a standard Transfer of Assets form, check, Electronic Funds Transfer, ADM deposit, etc.). New accounts must be funded within 30 days of account opening. Accounts must be opened 30 days after registration. Allow up to seven business days for assets to be registered in the system.

A friend of mine accidentally signed up for the Apple promo twice in March.
No email the first time, second sign up generated you are inelligible email.
He called fido, fido said the 2nd email was because he signed up twice. The first sign up would stick, but not the 2nd.
Then, day 31/32 he got both the good email (quoted above), and your email.
Only got the one gift card.

Could be wrong, but me thinks you're screwed.

Thanks guys, guess I will just wait and see if the GC comes in the mail. Otherwise this has been a massive waste of time :eek:

received email about gc on 5/3, but still no card yet.. maybe i'm the unlucky one?

Apple gift card update:
6. Registered for apple promo on 4/3 and funded the account.
7. From 4/3 to 4/25, made remaining deposits so that total deposits after 4/3 apple registration is a little over $300K.
8. Received e-mail from fidelity on 5/4 with a subject "Start trading today"
Body:
Thank you for transferring your assets to Fidelity. You are now eligible to receive an Apple® Gift Card. It can be used at any Apple store or online at Apple.com. Your Gift Card will be sent to you via United States Postal Service mail.
.......

9. 5/10 Received $500 apple gift card in the mail (UPS Express envelope)

received email about gc on 5/3, but still no card yet.. maybe i'm the unlucky one?

i got the e-mail on 5/4 and card today. i am guessing it's just a matter of time. based on the timeline folks've been posting, it can take up to 10 days from e-mail receipt to the card.

Existing long time Fidelity account holder. I cycled for and received the 50K Delta miles in March. Signed up and started cycling for the Apple gift card on 4/8. Completed everything on time and then received a strange email from Fidelity on day 32 that I haven't seen mentioned on here before. It says there was a problem crediting my account.

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Any advice here? Afraid to contact them, but it could just be a simple thing like verifying my postal address or something. :confused:

I received the same e-mail today. I was cycling as well. I would wait a bit to see if the GC comes without contacting them.

Just curios: what they (Fido) would like to check/correct and ask to contact them?

I received the same e-mail today. I was cycling as well. I would wait a bit to see if the GC comes without contacting them.

Just curios: what they (Fido) would like to check/correct and ask to contact them?

Yeah that's my plan - to wait it out. Let us know if you get your GC or if you decide to contact them.

I received the same e-mail today. I was cycling as well. I would wait a bit to see if the GC comes without contacting them.

Just curios: what they (Fido) would like to check/correct and ask to contact them?

If you were cycling...calling them is only going to flag you.

Just an update, received card today (mailed out of KY UPS Ground-- despite e-mail it would be USPS), and is for full $500.

So, the churning was still being allowed in April. This may be moot for those signing up after I did, but hopefully some welcome news!

Does it mean that you must have signed up for the offer in april or just have to fund in april and could;ve signed up in May?

I churn in April but did not sign up until May. I was hoping that my april would count too.. but not sure if it will now.

I received the same e-mail today. I was cycling as well. I would wait a bit to see if the GC comes without contacting them.

Just curios: what they (Fido) would like to check/correct and ask to contact them?


My wife's account received the same e-mail for missing one more step. I sent a SM to Fido for reasons. The response I got today --> got the DL miles last Aug and will need to wait to Aug 2012 to join this Apple promo.

Look like Fido's computer system is finally catching up to enforce the 12-month rule now.:(

Got that "One Step" email too. Probably just missed the cutoff date. Wish I would have jumped on these deals months earlier. Guess I'll be waiting 12 months now.

Got that "One Step" email too. Probably just missed the cutoff date. Wish I would have jumped on these deals months earlier. Guess I'll be waiting 12 months now.

Did you mean to say that after 12 months I have to start cycling again? Actually, when I signed for Apple promo (4/10) I finished UA deal. But I don't remember that Apple promo had any restrictions such one promo per year. Only mileage offers have this restrictions. Am I wrong?

I also received the 'one more step' email but find the find print curious...

'This offer is valid only for new Fidelity brokerage customers opening a nonretirement Fidelity Account.® Fidelity IRA or other Fidelity retirement account registrations are not eligible for this offer.'

this makes it sound like we would have had to open a new account a la the original AA and UA promos, not fund the existing.

'New accounts must be funded within 30 days of account opening. Accounts must be opened 30 days after registration.'

and now I'm curious if anyone who registered after the April cutoff and still is under the 30 days were to open a new account now and fund/churn would get the GC... it also goes on to say you are not eligible if you already received a promo from Fidelity but specifies the 2011 calendar year, nothing about 2012.

Offer not valid for .... individuals who have received any gift, premium, prize or non-cash compensation from Fidelity during the 2011 calendar year.

wish I had signed up for both the DL and apple stacking sooner but UA was taking forever to post and I was worried about jinxing the miles :(

I signed up for the Apple GC offer on 4/16 after completing the AA and DL offers just before the terms were changed to limit accounts to one bonus offer per 12 month period. I cycled 150k through my account to hopefully be eligible for the $300 GC. Today I received an email that I have "not opened or funded an eligible account." There's no way to tell for sure whether this was due to cycling the funds (as some have speculated Fidelity has put an end to cycling) or due to the new 12-month rule, but I'm guessing the latter.

looks like its game over on this one. damn

I just got an email stating that "you did not open or fund a qualifying account" even though I cycled 100k twice for the GC, having successfully obtained the 50k delta skypesos. So will have to wait for the months to pass by before trying again.

I just got an email stating that "you did not open or fund a qualifying account" even though I cycled 100k twice for the GC, having successfully obtained the 50k delta skypesos. So will have to wait for the months to pass by before trying again.

Same here. I would think you would at least get the $100 gift card because your put in over $75k (not cycled) but you got nothing huh?

Not sure if this helps, but I received the email 5/25 about apple card on the way and just received the card today, but only $100 not $300
, even though I had $150,000 in deposits. I think this is because the first $100K was straight up and the remaining $50K was recycled. Apparently the recycling part is being flagged.

I also received the email "you did not open or fund a qualifying account" for the Apple Gift Card. It is clear the cycling is dead.
Oh well, it was good while it lasted.
-DealsSeeker

If you were cycling...calling them is only going to flag you.

Yup. I didn't call but I did SM. The "One Last Step" seems to be over a cliff, an invitation for FIDO to deny Apple gift card. I received a response detailing my deposits and withdrawals. If you're in this situation, I'd recommend not contacting them. You might get lucky and receive the GC.

Data points: funded 4/13 cycling 35kx3 for AA, miles posted 5/2. Continued cycling 4/13-5/8 for $300 Apple GC. I've left 35k balance at FIDO.

I'm ready to call "cycling" dead!

Registered for Apple card in early May - 11+ months since last Fidelity bonus, so I finished the bonus just after a year since last. Initial deposit was between 75K and 149K. Cycled over the month to get total deposits over 300K. Got the "it's on the way" email 30 days after signup, and $100 gift card a week after that. Still have ~ my original deposit in the account.

POSSIBLE DOUBLE DIPPING SUCCESS TO REPORT HERE

On 5/18 I opened a new account for my wife under the UA promo, and funded with $100k. A couple of days later I signed up the same account for the Apple promo. Deposited an additional $51k to the account on 6/5. No cycling. I started to cycles towards $300k to try for the $500 Apple card, but stopped the cycling because (a) I received voicemails from both Fidelity and my bank in the same day concerning my accounts (never responded), (b) the widespread reports here that cycling is dead anyway.

Consistent with reports here that UA miles are taking at least 5-6 weeks to post, I haven't received those yet, but there is no reason I shouldn't. I signed up for UA first, and fully and properly funded the account to $100k.

Today (6/21) I received from Fidelity the same "Start Trading Today... It's on the way" email that seems to precede their sending the Apple GCs (it's certainly the same email I received a few days before receiving the Apple GS when I did the promo in my own name prior to April).

So the double-dip appears like it will have been a success, even with all of this activity occurring after Fidelity's programming switch. I will report back when I know for sure. I just wanted to post this speculation now, as I haven't seen any reports of successful double dipping of any kind since the switch.

Re new rolling 12 month policy-
Has anyone yet tested going for a second round of airline miles after having gotten airline miles plus the Apple gift card already? I registered for following: AA and DL in May 2011 (rec'd June 2011) and Apple in Dec '11 (rec'd Feb '12). Wondering if I can do UA offer now since it has been >12 mos since I got the airline promos (though obvious only 5 mos since Apple).

i am not able to find it, can someone post link to spg points offer.